BCG Daily Thursday 11th November 2021
News
TV
Press clippings
Chris and Rosie Ramsey on the secrets of wedded bliss
The couple behind the hit podcast Shagged Married Annoyed on parenting, grief and working together.
Sarah Ewing, The Times, 11th November 2021
Alfie Brown: Sensitive Man - review
Alfie Brown has always been the kind of brutally candid comedian who does not steer clear of difficult subjects.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th November 2021
MC Grindah: It's time to start chatting s**t about climate change
"An avocado flies in from another country. If we get a pig from down the road, it's not mucking stuff up as hard"
Adam Bloodworth, JOE, 11th November 2021
Michelle Keegan stuns in make-up free selfie backstage at Brassic filming
Michelle Keegan stunned in a make-up free selfie as she took a break from filming Brassic Series 4.
Lucy Murgatroyd, The Sun, 11th November 2021
Terry Gilliam finds a welcome in Bath
Gilliam's version of the 1987 show, which reimagines a bunch of Brothers Grimm fairy tales, was to have opened at the Old Vic next April. But staff at the theatre point blank refused to work with Gilliam, a noted director and illustrator, even turning down his offer to design a poster. I can reveal that Gilliam, 80, and his backers have now found a safe haven in the shape of the Theatre Royal, Bath.
Baz Bamigboye, Daily Mail, 11th November 2021
Patti Harrison review
Whip-smart comic amps up the irony.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th November 2021
My Comedy Hero: Alex Lowe on Ronnie Barker and Kevin Bridges
As actor, character comic and stand-up Alex Lowe steps into the unsteady shoes of clairvoyant Clinton Baptiste and takes his paranormal shtick across the UK, he picks two very different types of funny folk as his comedy idols.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th November 2021
Alfie Brown: Sensitive Man review
Contrarian comic with a devilish twinkle.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th November 2021
Alfie Brown: Sensitive Man review
Review of the thought-provoking comedian at the Soho Theatre ahead of a 2022 tour.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th November 2021
Patti Harrison review
London is lucky to be having a visit from Patti Harrison before she makes it huge.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th November 2021
Barbara Windsor left £4.6million to husband Scott Mitchell
Dame Barbara Windsor left £4.6million to husband Scott Mitchell in her will.
Stephen Moyes, The Sun, 11th November 2021
Dick Whittington drag panto announces complete West End cast
Drag pantomime Dick Whittington has unveiled its complete casting ahead of its festive run on dates from 5 December.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 11th November 2021
The 10 funniest actors on TV
The list features Ncuti Gatwa, Rose Matafeo, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Diane Morgan and Jamie Demetriou.
Ed Potton, The Times, 11th November 2021
Dick Whittington review
The gags come thick and fast in this bawdy adult panto, which is set in a funeral parlour and channels Joe Orton.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 11th November 2021Videos
Film
TV & radio
8:35am25 min
Justin's House
Series 5, Episode 14 - Justi MomentRobert worries he's going to be replaced by a new machine.
8:30pm30 min
The Treason TV Show
Series 4, Episode 4Cop 26, Paterson affair, the Metaverse and Her Majesty giving up the gin.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 12, Episode 8 - A Couple Of EthelsThis week, Desiree draws on her face, Guz endures a ball to the groin and Alan loses an eye.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 8Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on world events from the last seven days in the company of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sarah Keyworth, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Episode 9Russell looks at the week's news and speaks to comedian Lou Sanders and rapper and author Akala. Plus, a performance by Swindle featuring Akala, Knucks and Kojey Radical.
10pm45 min
The Emily Atack Show
Series 2, Episode 6 - The BodyComedy sketches on the theme of the body, with stand-up routines explores enduring meditation, rubbish Halloween outfits, and cringeworthy fashion choices.
10pm65 min
Complaints Welcome
Episode 5Tom, Munya and Jessica examine eating animals for entertainment in I'm A Celebrity; finding love on dating shows; and whether Late Night Mash is too left wing.
10pm40 min
The Cockfields
Series 2, Episode 5 - SundayRay teaches David and Simon how to bowl, while Sue tries to plan for Christmas. Esther's conversation with Lyn leads to a drastic decision.
10pm30 min
Breaking The News
2021 Specials - COP26 ConferenceDes Clarke hosts a special edition of the award-winning panel show, joined by Jim Smith, Jay Lafferty, Ashley Storrie and Raymond Mearns, to look at the COP26 Conference and asking how it might yet be possible to save the planet.
11pm30 min
Date Night
Series 2, Episode 3Semi-improvised comedy show written and performed by Marc Wootton and others. Together they portray a series of couples who are all embracing the modern phenomenon of date night.